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When someone loses a baby, it’s so hard to find the ‘right words’ to say. We want to show we care, but we don’t want to say anything that might be taken the wrong way.
This website is designed to help. For example, one category here – “What Can I Say?” – offers suggestions for what say to grieving parents. Every time you visit this website, you will find more information and updates. We hope you visit often.
You might also want to take advantage of our ‘Ask Us’ feature. As a caring range of different people – both survivors of pregnancy and infant loss, as well as professionals – we draw upon a wealth of diverse knowledge to answer all of your questions.
Thank you for visiting our website. Caring family members and friends, like yourself, make it easier
How to Deal with your Baby’s Death
- By Kristin .
- Published 5/02/2010
- For Parents , For Family and Friends , For Professionals
- Unrated
Tips for parents whose baby has died shortly after birth. Resources, support, and tips for how to cope as well as possible
Please Don’t Ask Us, Ask your Doctor
- By Penny .
- Published 28/01/2010
- For Family and Friends
- Unrated
If you’re pregnant and want to know the symptoms of miscarriage, ask your doctor. Don’t ask someone who has had a miscarriage
Group Helps Mothers Bear with Grief
- By Terra-Lynn Coggan
- Published 1/01/2010
- Victories , For Professionals , For Family and Friends , For Parents
- Unrated
Canada's Bears for Bereaved Mommies: helping grieving parents since 2004Tips for How to Tell People that your Baby has Died
- By Kristin .
- Published 13/12/2009
- For Parents , For Family and Friends , For Professionals
- Unrated
If your baby has died, there are a number of ways you can tell loved ones, co-workers etc. Here are some options and tips
Finding Hope and Healing
- By Terra-Lynn Coggan
- Published 27/10/2009
- Victories , For Professionals , For Family and Friends , For Parents
- Unrated
An aunt speaks about the stillbirth of her nephew, and how her nephew inspired her to build an organization that supports families who experience pregnancy loss and infant death
We Almost got Divorced when our Baby Died
- By Penny .
- Published 4/10/2009
- For Parents , For Family and Friends , For Professionals
- Unrated
Different people react in different ways to the death of their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or postnatal causes. For a couple, this can be enormously stressful, and can even seriously threaten their relationship.
If it was "only" a miscarriage, then why am I so upset?
- By Penny .
- Published 31/07/2009
- For Professionals , For Family and Friends
- Unrated
Many people don’t think of miscarriage as the death of a baby. Instead, they often view it as a common event, and as the end of a pregnancy. As a result, parents who have suffered a miscarriage often believe they shouldn't be upset – even that they don’t have the right to feel any pain.
Where to Find Hope and Support for Bereaved Parents
- By Penny .
- Published 18/07/2009
- For Parents , For Family and Friends , For Professionals
- Unrated
The Compassionate Friends is a world-wide charity for bereaved parents. They provide hope, healing and resources. There’s no pressure; it’s all very relaxed. And they really help you through the grief.
Support Groups for Grieving Parents Around the World
- By Megan .
- Published 27/03/2009
- For Parents , For Family and Friends , For Professionals
- Unrated
"Compassionate Friends" has been operating for decades, providing support to parents whose babies and children have died.
Iodine Deficiency Linked to Pregnancy Loss
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 30/10/2008
- For Family and Friends , For Parents , RED ALERT , For Professionals
- Unrated
Iodine deficiency affects fertility, increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion, and can have devastating effects on newborns and young infants. Luckily, iodine deficiency is easily preventable.